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Okot Martine Obwolo v Pader District Local Government (Miscellaneous Cause 14 of 2023) [2025] UGHC 420 (4 June 2025)
The High Court declined the applicant’s oral request to cross-examine three deponents in a judicial review challenge to a district recruitment exercise.
Salongo Lubega Gregory v Mpalaganyi Isaac and Others (Civil Appeal 136 of 2023) [2025] UGHCLD 70 (15 May 2025)
The High Court dismissed a land appeal, holding that the appellant failed to prove ownership, coercion, or procedural error in the trial court.
Ayieyo and Another v Attorney General of the Republic of Kenya and Another (Application No.1 of 2024) [2025] EACJ 5 (3 March 2025) (Appellate Division)
The Court found that while the Applicants identified procedural irregularities in the filing and amendment of the Record of Appeal, the Respondents provided sufficient explanation for the delay and demonstrated that the omissions did not affect the substance of the appeal or prejudice the Applicants. The Court distinguished the cited authority on affidavits by counsel, holding that the affidavit in question was proper as it related to matters within the deponent's knowledge and did not risk cross-examination. The Court exercised its discretion under Rule 4 to save the appeal in the interest o…
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UAP Old Mutual Insurance Co. (U) Ltd v Africa Reinsurance Corporation (Miscellaneous Application No. 1 of 2025) [2025] UGIAT 1 (24 February 2025)
The Tribunal reviewed its earlier dismissal of an insurance appeal application, finding sufficient cause based on counsel’s delay and reinstating the matter for filing pre-trial documents.
Lubega v Twaha (Miscellaneous Application 1055 of 2024) [2025] UGHCLD 8 (13 January 2025)
The High Court refused to reinstate a dismissed land-related appeal, finding no sufficient cause for the long delay and lack of diligence in prosecution.
Orute Julius v Etyang Jacob (CA NO. 002-2023) [2024] UGHC 1239 (20 December 2024)
The High Court dismissed a civil appeal for want of a valid memorandum of appeal, holding that the appeal was incompetent and not properly instituted.
Mbale City v Nasimiyu (Civil Appeal 135 of 2024) [2024] UGHC 1095 (17 December 2024)
The High Court held that the appeal was filed out of time without leave, upheld the preliminary objection, and dismissed the matter as incompetent with costs.
Atuhairwe v Kabeizire (Miscellaneous Application 49 of 2024) [2024] UGHC 1025 (30 October 2024)
The High Court in Fort Portal granted leave to appeal out of time, finding the delay stemmed from procedural missteps and prior unsuccessful attempts, and awarded costs to the respondent.
Mbenoha v Kapasika (Miscellaneous Civil Revision 3 of 2923) [2024] UGHC 884 (16 August 2024)
High Court revision succeeded after finding a magistrate dissolved a marriage and ordered property division without a proper trial, evidence on oath, or cross-examination.
Bujjingo & 3 Others v Abubakari & 2 Others (Civil Application 228 of 2022) [2024] UGCA 200 (2 August 2024)
The court found that the use of the wrong court rules was a fault of counsel but did not prejudice the respondent, and in the interests of substantive justice, the objection was overruled. The court held that the applicants had demonstrated sufficient reason for extension of time, as the errors were attributable to counsel and not the parties themselves. The alleged backdating of the Notice of Appeal was not substantiated, as the date on the Notice matched the date of filing and endorsement by the court. Given the valuable nature of the property in dispute and the absence of dilatory conduct…
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